Change Themes in WordPress

 

How to Change Themes in WordPress

Changing a theme in WordPress allows you to modify your website’s design without affecting your content. Follow these steps to safely switch themes.

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1. Backup Your Website (Recommended)

Before changing themes, create a backup to avoid losing any settings.
🔹 Use UpdraftPlus or Jetpack Backup to save your site.

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2. Choose a New Theme

1. Go to Dashboard → Click Appearance > Themes.
2. Click “Add New” to browse themes.
3. Search for a theme or use filters (Popular, Featured, Latest).
4. Hover over a theme and click "Preview" to check its design.
5. Click “Install”, then “Activate” to apply the theme.

✅ Recommended Free Themes: Astra, OceanWP, Neve, GeneratePress
✅ Premium Themes: Divi, Avada, Kadence, Flatsome

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3. Customize the New Theme

1. Go to Appearance > Customize.
2. Modify colors, fonts, layouts, and menus.
3. Check Widgets & Sidebars to reposition them if needed.

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4. Check Website Functionality

• Visit your site to see if everything looks fine.
• Fix missing widgets under Appearance > Widgets.
• Reconfigure menus under Appearance > Menus.

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5. Delete Unused Themes

1. Go to Appearance > Themes.
2. Click on an inactive theme and select Delete.
   (Keep at least one default theme for backup, like Twenty Twenty-Four).